Sales Intern Review

by FDM Group

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with FDM. Over the 8 weeks I was involved in the daily activities of the sales team and made to feel as part of the company. I was always kept busy and provided with challenging work.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues as I was trusted to complete work myself. They made sure I felt welcome and gave me help when I needed. The company has created a great sense of community and everyone was very friendly.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was provided with support through every step of my journey. I worked within a team, where I had support from my line manager and the other people in the team. I worked very closely with my line manager, therefore I managed to form a close relationship, which made me feel comfortable and able to ask for any help when I needed it. I was also given a mentor during my time. We had weekly meetings on my progress and I was able to go to them with any queries. They have also offered to be a mentor for me through my studies at university.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Within my role I was kept very busy, I worked within the sales team helping with their daily activities and if I ever felt like I didn't have anything to do, work was provided for me straight away to make sure I was kept busy.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given responsibility within my team dealing with daily activities such as possible opportunities that arose for consultants. Taking part in the choosing process and then preparing consultants. This made me feel like my opinion mattered and I felt a part of the company. All interns were also given the responsibility of a group project that we presented to the board of directors in London.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills I developed from this internship will help me in the future as it has prepared me for a professional environment and given me guidance in a career path for the future. I have developed my professional skills, confidence, teamwork and leadership skills here. Which can all help me in my degree but also in the future after graduating.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The office had a very friendly atmosphere, everyone made me feel welcome and I never experienced any issues.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Once I had settled in, the internship was organised, dealing with my activities and the group activities.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company helped me in training, by letting me take part in the professional skills and excel training weeks that their trainees within the academy take part in. This was a nice touch as I got to develop my skills in those areas and felt like I was really learning important skills.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The company have shown a great interest in wanting me to take up an employment opportunity with them once I graduate, which shows a lot of promise.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • In Leeds the amount of Interns was relatively small, however the internal team did socialise. There was even a party for the consultants to which everyone was invited while working there.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Cheap

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Fun, vibrant city, lots to do.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I was able to visit consultants on site around Leeds as well as visiting the Drax Power Station, which is one of FDM's Clients.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Sales

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2017

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